Topic 1: Increasing travels between countries enable people to learn different cultures or to increase tension between people from different countries

In 
comparison, 
economically-developed countries show more willingness to invest in forest conservation, 
as their industries rely less on natural resources and have become service-oriented. 
To  summarise,  economic  development  and  environmental  protection  are  not 
inimical, 
but 
complementary. They are inextricably 
intertwined, 
and can be promoted simultaneously. 
1.
 
interrelate = correlate = interconnect 
2.
 
complementary = paired 
3.
 
operate = manipulate = manoeuvre 
4.
 
impel = compel = urge = drive 
5.
 
decelerate = slow 
6.
 
compliance = observance 
7.
 
loyalty = allegiance = faithfulness 
8.
 
reputation = fame 
9.
 
modification = transformation = change = alternation 
10.
pay off = recompense = reimburse 
11.
forthcoming = imminent = impending "approaching 
12.
revamp = mend = repair = restore 
13.
probe = look into investigate 

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14.
centralise = concentrate 
15.
in comparison = by comparison = by contrast 
16.
inimical = contradictory = at odds = conflicting 
17.
intertwine = interlink = interweave = interconnect 

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Topic 54: Environmental problems are serious in many countries. It means that the only possible 
way to protect the environment is at an international level. To what extent do you agree or disagree